Commerce questions and answers

Commerce Questions and Answers

Test and improve your knowledge of the fundamentals of buying and selling with these Commerce past questions and answers.

901.

Sole proprietorship is a form of business owned by

A.

an individual

B.

two or more persons

C.

a registered business subsidiary

D.

the government

Correct answer is A

A sole proprietorship, also known as the sole trader, individual entrepreneurship is a form of business organization, wherein a single person owns, manages and controls, all the business activities

902.

Unlimited liability in business implies that the

A.

risk of the owner is limited only to the amount invested

B.

debts are paid with subventions

C.

property of the owners should not be used to secure loans

D.

owners private property can be used to settle the business debts

Correct answer is D

Unlimited liability means you are exposed to potential losses based on company obligations. In the event of liquidation the personal property of its owner is used to settle the business debt

903.

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of a one-man business?

A.

Unlimited liability owner

B.

Life of business limited to life of owner

C.

Personal control of business

D.

Difficulty in raising additional capital

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

904.

The provision of adequate number of berths by which ships can load and off-load is the function of the

A.

Department of Customs and Excise

B.

Ports Authority

C.

Shipping and Forwarding Agent

D.

National Shipping Line

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

905.

Mobile shopping involves selling

A.

from motor van

B.

at a particular spot in the city

C.

in multiple shops only

D.

from a vending machine

Correct answer is A

Mobile shop is a large vehicle that has been changed into a shop and is driven from place to place